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As one of the first batch of comprehensive urban development projects in the PRC (People's Republic of China), lessons were learned with respect to LAR (land acquisition and resettlement) : (i) LAR impacts for urban projects usually are larger due to the high population density in urban or semi-urban areas; (ii) compensation rates could rise during implementation due to increased value of land and affected persons' property; and (iii) LAR implementation is influenced by the pace of urbanization rather than the schedules for individual projects, and that may result in delays which

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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The project helped develop the EMS (environmental management system) to enhance environmental management of the SBIZ (Southern Baiyin Industrial Zone). This enabled the BHTIP (Baiyin High-Tech Industrial Park) to become an environmentally friendly industrial park demonstrating 'circular' economic development.

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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Engineering design works could be further improved with more detailed on-site survey and adequate geological exploration to minimize contract variations during implementation due to unexpected geological conditions and missing items in the bill of quantities.

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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Acquisition of land early on and advance actions on contracts were appropriate in avoiding unnecessary delays and in facilitating project implementation.

Project Number: 35466-013
Project Name: Dhaka Clean Fuel Project
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Experienced foreign investors in power generation have access to private sector technical insurance that sovereign entities may not otherwise have. This is important when technical problems arise that cause major shutdown of operations, as was the case of AKL due to a 2004 fire. Private sector insurance enables unforeseen technical problems to be fixed along with compensation to the insured for revenue loss due to the incident. Foreign investors can leverage important insurance that is often difficult for sovereign entities to acquire.

Project Number: 34912-014
Project Name: AES Kelanitissa Power Project in Sri Lanka
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Close examination and assessment of real capacity is necessary in analyzing economic and financial benefits for private sector power plant projects supported by ADB. Nameplate capacity needs to be considered in the context of a plant’s capacity factor. No power plant runs 100% of the time, and power plants, like that of AKL, that run on auto diesel fuel will need to shut down routinely for scheduled maintenance. Routine maintenance combined with unscheduled shutdowns lower actual net capacity.

Project Number: 34912-014
Project Name: AES Kelanitissa Power Project in Sri Lanka
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Risk of lost revenues due to delayed commissioning and unplanned shutdown associated with mechanical failures can be mitigated by requiring expert power plant developers sponsored by ADB to provide more oversight and guidance to construction contractors.

Project Number: 34912-014
Project Name: AES Kelanitissa Power Project in Sri Lanka
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It is prudent for ADB to consider alternative fuels when appraising the cost and benefits of oil-fired generation plants. Alternative fuels consist of renewable energy sources and thermal fuels, including clean coal options. Private sector support to the power sector is optimized with a comparative analysis of real fuel options.

Project Number: 34912-014
Project Name: AES Kelanitissa Power Project in Sri Lanka
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No additional lessons

Project Number: 33443-013
Project Name: Efficient Utilization of Agricultural Wastes Project
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Coordination between donors, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), and government departments in any disaster management project can be more easily achieved if there is one executing agency and PMU for all emergency projects at the state level.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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The timing, methodology, and outputs of benefit monitoring and evaluation (BME) consultants at pre- and post- project implementation stages need to be carefully and stringently defined to obtain meaningful outputs with adequately quantified data.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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Complex emergency projects require simple reporting and monitoring processes.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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Extended missions of ADB can play a critical role in building capacity and providing hand-holding support to executing agencies and implementing agencies without prior experience in complex, multi-sector projects.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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Third party quality audit (TPQA) consultants can help improve project outputs and outcomes.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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Small investments in livelihood restoration and water supply and sanitation schemes can have large social and economic impacts, especially on women and vulnerable populations.

Project Number: 39114-013
Project Name: Tsunami Emergency Assistance (Sector) Project
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